Thought from an almost SIA Pilot is still here...
You can still find "Thoughts from an almost SIA Pilot" that was started by Gladiator from an email I sent him. As you read that thread you will find that I reveal my months long, expensive and the prevailing mistreatment all the way through SIA recruitment. You can clearly read what to expect as an expat trying to become a SIA FO no matter how qualified you are and whatever immigration status you secure in Singapore on your own. Captain expats would also be wise to read my thread as the events I encountered are not uncommon and considered everyday for SIA.
This thread is dated 1 November 2001 and can be currently found on page 5 of this Far East forumn when you ask for threads for the last year.
Please, bear in mind that Singaporeans are wonderful people. My wife is one of them. However, SIA is of the opinion that they can do anything they want and people will still want to fly for them. Somehow, I just do not feel that way...